Author: ITPulse

The Nigerian government yesterday in Abuja officially launched the national policy on Blockchain technology and inaugurated Implementation & Steering Committee to oversee its implementation. The launch of the policy is part of efforts by the federal government to promote the adoption of blockchain technology in Nigeria and to position the country as a leading player in the global blockchain ecosystem. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Pantami, noted the importance of Blockchain technology to the nation’s Digital Economy drive and to the Fourth Industrial Revolution. “Blockchain Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Cloud &…

Having leveraged Airband Initiative to bring coverage to more than 900,000 people in Nigeria, the duo of Microsoft and Tizeti are set to bring internet access to over five million Nigerians, especially in the underserved states across the country. The partnership between the two companies is coming given the fact that electricity is frequently unavailable, insufficient or unreliable in many parts of the country. Thus, the partnership will take care of infrastructure support and deployment of eight solar-powered towers to help provide connectivity to households, small businesses and hotspots. This access will empower greater access to education, healthcare and employment.…

The manufacturing industry is crucial to a nation’s economy. It plays a significant role in generating employment, increasing productivity, and driving economic growth. In Nigeria, the manufacturing industry is a critical sector that contributes significantly to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) through job creation, wealth creation, and increased tax revenue for the government.    It has equally been identified as a key sector in the nation’s quest for diversification away from oil dependency. It can enable a country to reduce its reliance on imports, improve its trade balance, and increase its overall competitiveness. Manufacturing is almost all things good. …

Experts in various fields including Finance, Technology, Marketing and Human Resources, among others on Saturday at the Landmark Event Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos courtesy of Interswitch Group gathered to explore trends around relevant subject matters such as navigating the Nigerian job market. Tagged Interswitch Career Fair 2.0, the gathering with the theme ‘The Future of Work’ is a display of career acceleration in today’s digital age, innovation in the workplace and navigating the world of tech as a woman. The event drew attendees from different professional spaces from across the country seeking career growth opportunities. Attendees were also exposed…

In preparation, driving and facilitating the spread and use of blockchain technology in Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has decided to train over 30,000 young Nigerians. This is coming as the Federal Executive Council (FEC) officially approved the National Blockchain Policy for Nigeria on 3rd May 2023 to ensure that Nigerian benefits from the potential of Blockchain technology while ensuring responsible use and avoiding its perils. According to a statement by NITDA, which was signed by Mrs. Hadiza Umar, Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations, the 30, 000 trained young Nigerians will be in the field of…

Global e-commerce-based direct selling company, QNET is working to increase financial inclusion in youth communities through its signature educational programme called FinGreen. Now, one of the programme’s first ambassadors, Anuoluwapo Ayoola, is sharing her newly gained financial skills and knowledge with 70 university students at a workshop she organised in Abuja.  Financial literacy is essential for economic stability and growth, especially among youth in developing economies. FinGreen aims to boost financial inclusion in underserved communities by empowering individuals with the skills required to be financially confident, aware, and savvy through its three pillars: assessing target communities, training them, and transforming…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given approval to Mobile Network Operators to disconnect Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) over failure to pay the debt owed to operators for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) services which amount to over N120 billion. The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), who disclosed this today in a statement stated that the approval was granted because, despite multiparty stakeholder efforts to resolve the situation and prevent any impact on services,  the DMBs have continued to incur greater and greater debt, without making the commensurate payments. The statement signed by Engr. Gbenga Adebayo and…

At the annual Google I/O developer conference, a wide array of cutting-edge technologies and updates were showcased, all aimed at enhancing user experiences across various platforms. Google emphasised its commitment to improving search experiences and ensuring user safety, by introducing new generative AI capabilities for search and implementing advanced tools for online protection. Significant updates were also announced for Android, Pixel devices, and Google Photos. A standout moment of the conference was the unveiling of PaLM 2, Google’s latest generative language model. This breakthrough model surpasses previous language models in areas such as maths, coding, reasoning, multilingual translation, and natural…

Microsoft has given reasons why it decided to partner Infobip, a global cloud communications platform to integrate its SMS channels into its marketing platform, enabling Dynamics 365 users to send and receive text messages for real-time marketing. Quoting Jim Nakashima, Head of Product Management, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing in a press release announcing the partnership, Microsoft said: “Infobip adds value to Microsoft 365 Dynamics Marketing with its omnichannel communications solutions. Now, through our SMS integration with Infobip, businesses and brands using our platform can build and deliver real-time customer experiences including marketing campaigns over SMS, helping meet their customers where…

OPPO Research Institute, together with global partners Qualcomm Technologies, GSMA 5G IN, Amazon Web Services and LinkedIn, announced the launch of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge on World Smile Day. Based on the brand proposition of “Inspiration Ahead”, OPPO and its global technology ecosystem partners aim to bring new and innovative solutions to life by providing funding, support and partnership opportunities. By working together, OPPO hopes these innovations can create a positive impact, and encourage greater awareness of the issues that affect global communities. OPPO and partners pledge funding and technical support for innovative proposals “OPPO believes deeply in the…